Properties |
Tea tree essential oil has a spicy, pungent
smell and is very pale in color with a watery viscosity. |
Origin |
It originated in Australia. |
Extraction |
Tea tree oil
is extracted by steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
A-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene,
a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene,
terpinolene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol and a-terpineol. |
Therapeutic properties |
Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, balsamic,
bactericide, cicatrisant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide,
stimulant and sudorific. |
Uses |
- Tea tree is an important oil for the immune system.
- It also is used to revive the mind and body after shock.
- This oil is used with effect for infections mainly due to bacteria,
fungi and viruses.
- It can help with influenza, cold sores, catarrh, glandular
fever and gingivitis.
- It also reduces post-operative shock.
- It is also effective to help clear bronchial congestion,
asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis.
- It can
be used to help clear vaginal thrush, cystitis and genital
infections.
- It clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, athlete's
foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and
infected wounds, while fighting dandruff
on the scalp.
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- Tea tree oil is considered a safe oil, as it is non-toxic and non-irritant, but some individuals show sensitizing to this oil.
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Blends with |
Cinnamon, Clary sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender,
Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme. |
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